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Crocheted Cuddle Buddies

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Make one of these adorable crocheted Cuddle Buddies for your little one! A sweet huggable friend they can take with them when they’re on-the-go!


I received a copy of this book to review from Leisure Arts. The opinions expressed in this review are my own. This post includes affiliate links. If you purchase this book after you click on one of my affiliate links in the post, I will receive a small commission for referring you, at no additional cost to you.

Cuddle Buddies - Leisure Arts - Book Review by Rhondda Mol

Title: Cuddle Buddies
Designer: Sharon Compton
Publisher: Leisure Arts, Inc., 2021

Cuddle Buddies

These adorable Cuddle Buddies are crocheted with Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 5 mm (H) hook.

The patterns were designed by Sharon Compton and include 8 different animal friends. All patterns included are rated at an EASY skill level.

Each of the animals is crocheted in parts and then assembled using simple stitches.

You can choose to stuff these Cuddle Buddies lightly to create stuffed toys or, you can leave them unstuffed and the head pocket open to hide jammies, blankies, or small treasures inside.

Some of the stitches you can expect to see in these patterns include:

  • Chain Stitches (ch)
  • Single Crochet Stitches (sc)
  • Slip Stitches
  • Single Crochet 2 Together (sc2tog)

Most parts of these projects are worked in rounds, or in rows. Some of the animals have parts crocheted around foundation rows (like the body of the Dachshund).

The instructions are written in US Crochet Terms. Stitch counts are included at the end of the rows following a : symbol.

For example:

Row 2 (RS): Ch 1, turn; sc in first 2 sc, 2 sc in last sc: 4 sc

Other supplies you will need include eye lashes, safety noses, 12″ pipe cleaners (for the ears) and polyester stuffing.

Cuddle Buddies

  • Mouse | Medium Weight Yarn [4] | 5 mm (H) hook | 17 inches tall
  • Cat | Medium Weight Yarn [4] | 5 mm (H) hook | 15 inches tall
  • Dachshund | Medium Weight Yarn [4] | 5 mm (H) hook |17 inches tall
  • Raccoon | Medium Weight Yarn [4] | 5 mm (H) hook | 16 inches tall
  • Elephant | Medium Weight Yarn [4] | 5 mm (H) hook | 17 inches tall
  • Bear | Medium Weight Yarn [4] | 5 mm (H) hook | 15 inches tall
  • Koala | Medium Weight Yarn [4] | 5 mm (H) hook | 17 inches tall
  • Kangaroo| Medium Weight Yarn [4] | 5 mm (H) hook | 17 inches tall
  • Cuddle-Buddies-Raccoon-Leisure-Arts-Book-Review-Rhondda-Mol
    Raccoon
  • Cuddle-Buddies-Leisure-Arts-Pocket
    Pocket (Mouse)
  • Cuddle-Buddies-Koala-and-Dachshund-Leisure-Arts-Review-by-Rhondda-Mol
    Dachshund and Koala

Take a closer look at the projects you can make here: Cuddle Buddies

The General Instructions section of the eBook, begins on page 44. Explanations and diagrams (where needed) are provided for the following stitches and techniques:

Stitch Guide

  • Gauge
  • Markers
  • Free Loops of a Chain
  • Back Loops Only
  • Post Stitch
  • Changing Colors
  • Single Crochet 2 Together
  • Crocheting Over Pipe Cleaner
  • Pom-Pom
  • Whipstitch
  • Optional Fringe Eyelashes

My favorite Cuddle Buddy is the Koala (because of the cute little baby). My daughter (she’s 11 years old) loves the Koala too and my son (he is 9 years old) loves the Raccoon. Which is your favorite?

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Start Date: February 6, 2021; 12:00 am ET
End Date: February 20, 2021, 11:59 pm ET

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I’d like to thank Leisure Arts, Inc. for providing me with the review copy of Cuddle Buddies and for the giveaway copy for my readers!

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Cuddle Buddies eBook Review and Giveaway ends Feb202021at1159pmET

All images are used with permission from Leisure Arts, Inc. For more information about Leisure Arts, Inc. visit their Website, Facebook or Twitter!

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6 Comments | Date: 06/02/2021  | By: Rhondda

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  1. Mary says

    20/02/2021 at 1:47 PM

    My favorite Leisure Arts book is 48-Hour Afghans – 12 Warm Patterns You Can Make in a Weekend

  2. Kim Anne Lennie says

    06/02/2021 at 4:57 PM

    Love to see Granny in Blooms reviewed. Thank you for the give away. Good Luck Everyone !

  3. Jamie G says

    06/02/2021 at 2:51 PM

    Hi! And thanks for the giveaway! I think the CarSeat Cuties could be a useful pattern book! I also saw one in the bestsellers section on the same page called Woodland Wildlife in Filet Crochet which I thought could be pretty awesome as well. Happy February!

  4. Verna says

    06/02/2021 at 11:13 AM

    I would love for you to make a review on this eBook:
    The wraps are quite beautiful. And this review, oh my! Yes, the Koala and the kangaroo because of the babies, but they are all super adoable and a little one would love to hug up on a Cuddle Buddies, maybe an adult too!

  5. Pam Janssen says

    06/02/2021 at 9:20 AM

    I really like the car seat cuties. That would go so well with this last book that you reviewed.

  6. Angela says

    06/02/2021 at 12:55 AM

    I would like to see you review ‘ULTIMATE CROCHET COLLECTION FOR BEGINNERS-20 SIMPLE AFGHANS, SCARVES, SHAWLS AND HATS FIRST-TIMERS CAN ACTUALLY MAKE’.

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